How to Make a Video Call Playing Another Video Without Showing Your Face via Facebook

If you're looking to make a video call while showing a different video without revealing your face, this guide will help you achieve it. This method involves using a virtual webcam and virtual microphone, which can be done on both desktop and mobile devices using specific software like ManyCam.

What You Need

To make this work, you'll need a cell phone and a laptop or a desktop computer. While this feature isn't for everyone, it's been used by individuals who engage in catfishing or romance scams. Keep in mind, this method is not very convincing, as the voice won't match the video. For example, you might see a white man on screen with a heavy Indian, British, or African accent.

Using OBS as a Virtual Webcam

In this section, we'll discuss using Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) as a virtual webcam. OBS is a popular free and open-source software used for live streaming and recording. Here’s how you can set it up:

Install OBS on your laptop or desktop computer. Create a new scene and add a video source to the scene. Enable the virtual camera by going to Tools Manage Virtual Camera. Set your video call webcam to use OBS as the webcam source. Sound: Use a tool like VB-Audio Virtual Audio Cable to route the audio from OBS to a virtual microphone, and then set your video call software to use this virtual microphone.

This setup allows you to keep your face hidden while still engaging in a video call. However, it may not be the most natural experience, as the voice won't match the video.

Using ManyCam for Mobile Devices

If you’re trying to achieve this on a mobile device, such as an Android phone, here’s how to do it with ManyCam:

Install ManyCam on your phone. Open the video calling app you want to use (e.g., Skype, FaceTime). Select the camera icon to set up the virtual camera. For the video call, use ManyCam’s virtual camera as your webcam source. Make sure your video call app is set to use ManyCam’s virtual microphone.

By following these steps, you can play a different video during your call without revealing your face. Here’s how to do it on a Samsung S8 and higher:

Tap and hold the recent apps icon on the bottom left. Select the video calling app on the top part of the screen. Open the video calling app, and for your video, select the video you want to play. To hide your face, turn off your real webcam by clicking the camera icon.

On my phone, I got an "Unable to play during call" message, but this might be due to my video player app. ManyCam can be used as a virtual webcam and virtual microphone during calls, making it a versatile tool for this purpose.

Other Apps and Platforms

While ManyCam is one of the more popular options, there are other applications and platforms that support virtual cameras and microphones. These include:

Skype and Zoom: Both platforms have options to use virtual cameras and microphones, but the specific steps can vary. YouTube and Vimeo: These video streaming platforms can be used to play videos during a call, but they are more suited for live streaming rather than individual video calls.

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However, the choice of such apps is very limited and can vary depending on the platform and device you are using. If you have more specific requirements or devices, feel free to let us know in the comments below.